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"I have long believed that our long term economic future will be shaped by the powerhouse markets for the future, namely China, India and the USA and whilst it's important to have good trading relationships with our neighbours, it is more vital we secure the relationships that will shape our nation economically.

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"Educational, manufacturing and agricultural opportunities are now being directly pursued following our visit. We hope to have taken substantial steps forward on these opportunities by the time that our Chinese partners visit Lincolnshire in April 2018."

Businesses across Lincolnshire also have lots to look forward to in 2018 with many exciting plans in the pipeline.

Mark Carter, director of Bionature UK in Tealby said: "We’re looking forward to expanding our business into new areas in 2018, and just this week our first shipment landed in Australia.

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"We’re really excited about the opportunities ahead of us in the New Year, because as well as selling to more customers around the world, we’re hoping to expand our business here in the UK and help British farmers improve their yields."

Bruce Spencer Knott of Minster surfacing

Bruce Spencer Knott, director of Minster Surfacing said: "As a road surfacing firm, we often benefit from big developments that are happening in Lincolnshire, and with so many plans in the pipeline, I’m really excited for what’s in store for us in 2018.

"This year we worked with Lindum on Lincoln’s Cornhill development, we’ve repaired countless potholes on behalf of the county council, and we’ve completed our biggest contract ever - replacing 8,000 square metres of concrete at RAF Waddington.